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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,324.96, 30,808.82 and 12,254.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,324.96, 30,808.82 and 12,254.34 is: 16,911.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,324.96 : 30,808.82 = 12,254.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,324.96/30,808.82 = 12,254.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,324.96x = 30,808.82 × 12,254.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,324.96x = 377,541,694.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,541,694.01/22,324.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,911.20

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